Football Prediction | Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest | English Premier League | April 22 – Can Spurs Stop the Forest Fire, or Will Their Season Burn Down in Front of the Home Crowd?

Premier League action resumes as Tottenham Hotspur welcomes Nottingham Forest to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at 06:30 PM (BDT) / 06:00 PM (INR). Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs will look to make the most of their attacking firepower at home, while Nottingham Forest, under Nuno Espírito Santo, aim to upset the odds with their physical and fast-paced approach.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest Form Guide

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham have looked excellent with ball retention, chances finished, and in the transition to counter-attack and wide players attacking down the flanks. Brennan Johnson and Heung-Min Son have been the most threatening in counter-attack situations, and James Maddison has done very well being a hub in the middle of the pitch and being involved in constant ball movements. Tottenham have been exposed for defending against counter-attacks, in aerial duels, and when leading in games.

Nottingham Forest

Forest thrive on the counter, showing strong performances in set-pieces, long shots, and aerial battles. Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White bring energy and creativity in the final third, while the backline focuses on physical duels. Despite their attacking potential, they struggle with maintaining possession, avoiding offside traps, and defending against technical players. 

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest Key Battles:

Brennan Johnson vs Anthony Elanga

Former Forest man Johnson leads Spurs with 11 goals, using his pace to beat defenders. Elanga, with 6 goals, remains Forest’s sharpest threat in transition, especially on the left.

Heung-Min Son vs Morgan Gibbs-White

Son, with 9 goal contributions, combines clinical finishing with smart movement. Gibbs-White’s 7 goal involvements showcase his ability to create space and pick the right pass under pressure.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest Tactical Outlook

Tottenham will rely on attacking down the right with overlapping runs and short passing combinations to break through Forest’s defensive shape. With a rotated squad but a fluid front three, Ange will look to exploit space behind the full-backs and use set-pieces to their advantage.

Nottingham Forest will aim to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, particularly down the left flank. They’re expected to attempt long balls, through passes, and deliver crosses into the box, hoping to capitalize on Tottenham’s vulnerability in aerial duels and transition defense.

Head-to-Head Encounters

In their previous seven meetings, Tottenham Hotspur hold the edge with 5 wins compared to Nottingham Forest’s 2 victories. There have been no draws. The odds slightly favor Spurs at 2.38, while a Nottingham Forest win is set at 2.70, and a draw stands at 3.60—indicating a closely contested clash is on the cards. 

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Injury News and Suspensions

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham are managing several injury concerns, with Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso both sidelined until late April due to foot and hamstring issues respectively. Radu Dragusin remains a long-term absentee following a cruciate ligament injury, with a return expected in mid-October.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest could be without Ola Aina, who is recovering from a calf injury and aiming for a late April return. Taiwo Awoniyi is also a doubt due to a hamstring problem, which may limit attacking options for the upcoming fixture.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest Possible Playing Squad

Tottenham Hotspur 

Vicario (GK), Porro, Romero, Davies, Spence, Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Son, Solanke

Nottingham Forest

Sels (GK), Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo, Dominguez, Yates, Anderson, Williams, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur will look to bounce back with a dominant display at home, utilizing their width and finishing prowess. Nottingham Forest’s counter-attacks could cause problems, but Spurs’ overall attacking quality gives them the upper hand in this encounter.

Score Prediction

A 3-1 victory for Tottenham Hotspur appears likely, with Brennan Johnson and Heung-Min Son leading the way in what could be a fast-paced, entertaining match.

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